Thomas Coldefy and Zoltan Neville will be back in Tirana for the second edition of Bread & Heart Festival, June 3–5. This year’s theme: from isolated buildings to the spaces between them, feels deeply connected to the way we think at Coldefy. For us, architecture begins with listening: to landscapes, rhythms, ecosystems, light, shadow, silence, […]
We are proud to announce that Coldefy, in collaboration with Cityfoerster, Treibhaus Landschaftsarchitektur, Sporaarchitects and Marko&Placemakers, has been awarded First Prize in the Rákosrendező Masterplan Competition—one of the most significant urban redevelopment projects in Budapest. The competition site spans 244 hectares, including a 148-hectare core action area, located in the heart of the city. […]
Cannes, Palais des Festivals Thomas Coldefy, Marc Franco and Zoltan Neville will be attending MIPIM in Cannes from March 9th to 13th. We’re excited to connect with both familiar partners and new industry contacts. If you’re available, don’t hesitate to reach out to set up an appointment: contact@coldefy.fr Looking forward to meeting you to discuss our […]
On April 1st, join Thomas Coldefy at Tulla Culture Center for an open conversation about architecture, music, art…A moment to gather where ideas, creativity, and the pulse of everyday life come together. […]
Thomas Coldefy, together with Adrien Gardère, is invited by the Department of Architecture at Florida International University to take part in Weaving the Narrative — a special conversation hosted by the University. Through their respective practices, Thomas Coldefy and Adrien Gardère explore the intersection of space, culture, and narrative. Their dialogue will illuminate the shared ground between architecture […]
Thomas Coldefy and Zoltan Neville were in Miami for the 2025 World Architecture Festival to present our shortlisted project Fondation de Chine, recognized in the Completed Buildings – Housing category. […]
Isabel Van Haute will participate in the keynote Hidden Technologies: Rethinking Technology in Contemporary Architecture with Atelier du Pont and Chatillon Architectes in Paris. The three agencies honored with Architizer A+Awards will explore how technology in architecture goes beyond the latest software release or AI tool. It’s about understanding which technologies will transform a project […]
While in residency at Villa Albertine, Thomas Coldefy and Zoltán Neville were invited by Professor Christopher Groesbeck to give a lecture about their work and research at the Crown Hall of the Illinois Intitute of Technology in Chicago. They also took part in several studio project reviews. […]
Thomas Coldefy and Isabel Van Haute will give a lecture as part of the Tecnoglass Lecture Series Housing for All at the University of Miami School of Architecture. In an era defined by climate instability, geopolitical realignments, and profound social transformations, Housing for All examines how architecture can transcend the provision of shelter to actively cultivate community, […]
Thomas Coldefy has joined the jury of the World Architecture News Awards 2026. […]
Thomas Coldefy and Isabel Van Haute kicked off a series of public presentations at Bakehouse as part of an exciting new partnership with Villa Albertine Miami and the French Consulate General in Miami. During their Miami residency at Villa Albertine, Thomas Coldefy, Isabel Van Haute and Zoltan Neville are exploring green space integration in urban […]
Continuing a series of collaborations exploring the intersections of art and architecture, we are happy to show, in collaboration with Baudoin Lebon, Beyond Color and Space, an exhibition of Nobuko Watanabe in our Paris Studio. Since 1997, the Japanese artist has been developing a distinctive body of work rooted in textiles, and more specifically, in […]
Isabel Van Haute has been named Chevalière de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati – a distinction that brings well-deserved visibility to her role as well as to the collective work of all collaborators at Coldefy in advancing French architecture on the global stage. […]
We are honored that La Fondation de Chine has been named the Jury Winner in the Affordable Housing category at the Architizer A+Awards 2025. […]
Isabel Van Haute has joined the jury for the Archello Awards 2025. […]
Coldefy is happy to participate in the first edition of the festival “Bread & Heart” in Tirana. This festival honors architectural achievements, and fosters a critical reflection on the past and present to shape a better future for Albanian cities and environment. We’re delighted to present some of our ongoing Albanian projects, with architectural models that […]
For its third collaboration with Galerie baudoin lebon, Coldefy presents the exhibition The space between, from the artist Elissa Marchal. Thomas Coldefy and Isabel Van Haute emphasize the connection between art and architecture. For them, “both disciplines share the ability to stimulate the senses and convey complex ideas. Our architectural approach aims to blur the boundaries […]
Coldefy is showing in the exhibition, Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective., curated by Carlo Ratti. Cool My City, with the Oasis project in Montpellier, France, shows the way in which nature’s wealth of innate knowledge can offer transformative solutions for intelligent, sustainable architecture. Here bioclimatic bamboo umbrellas and cross-ventilated homes define this urban development. Shaped by local […]
April 13 marked the opening of Expo 2025 Osaka! The concept of the France Pavilion explores the idea that architecture is a stage for human life and a setting for relationships of all kinds. We envisioned this Pavilion as a Theater of Life, and designed it to create an emotional journey, where the architecture itself plays […]
Coldefy has been invited to Biennale Architettura 2025, curated by Carlo Ratti, from May 10 to November 23 in Venise. This year’s Exhibition titled Intelligens.Natural. Artificial. Collective. explores how different types of intelligence can collaborate to reimagine the built environment. […]
“There was within us this curiosity that always drove us, this desire for adventure.”Thank you to La Voix du Nord for this spotlight on our agency. It is indeed this diversity of projects, creativity, and adaptability that drives us. […]
We are honored that Maroquinerie Hermès de la Sormonne has been named the Jury Winner in the Industrial Building category at the Archello Awards 2024. This Ardennes-based project is a testament to sustainable and innovative design, enhancing artisan well-being. […]
On the occasion of the BODW in Hong Kong from December 4 to 7, Thomas Coldefy will give a session on Reimagining Urban Landscapes, during which he will take us on a journey to rethink our urban futures. Crafting harmonious spaces that breathe life into the urban jungle, ensuring that cities are not just functional but […]
The multidisciplinary team lead by the French architecture firm Coldefy, in collaboration with local architects Atelier 4, the Italian artist Jacopo Foggini, Sempervirens landscapers, and AEI Progetti, has been announced as the winner of the international competition to design the Public Administration Cluster in Tirana, Albania. The competition, organized by the National Territory Planning Agency […]
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Isabel Van Haute and Thomas Coldefy, served as jury members at the esteemed Premju Emanuele Luigi Galizia Awards in Malta. The Kamra tal-Periti (Chamber of Architects) has revived its awards platform, celebrating architectural excellence five years after its last edition. The Premju Galizia awards honor outstanding contributions to architecture and the built environment, focusing on […]
Coldefy’s Wonder Building in Bagnolet, France, has earned the AIA Continental Europe Design for Discovery award! Part of a network that connects over 2,500 professionals across global chapters, AIA supports and enhances the practice of architecture. This project embodies our commitment to reshaping environments through innovative and sustainable design. […]
Join us as Coldefy and Baudoin Lebon present Keiji Uematsu’s “Invisible/Visible – Energy” exhibition at Coldefy Studio Paris, from September 27 to November 30, 2024. Open Monday to Friday, from 15h to 18h. Uematsu, a pivotal figure in the post-war Japanese Monoha movement, challenges our perceptions of the physical and invisible world. His art explores […]
Yesterday morning in Lille, Thomas Coldefy attended a breakfast organized at the Gare Saint Sauveur by Bouygues Construction to present the Archisobre approach, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of a tertiary building by a factor of 3, and its implementation through our Concept Building project in Marseille. […]
Invited to participate in the event organized by SHARE Architects in Cyprus, Isabel Van Haute presents Coldefy’s vision, which places humans and the appropriation of spaces at the center of its approach. In a conference titled “Place Making,” she revisits the expression of this vision in projects such as the China Foundation in Paris, the […]
Thomas Coldefy & Isabel Van Haute are invited to present tonight, at the NORDBAT trade show in Lille, Coldefy’s vision on urban regeneration, or how projects such as the Hong Kong Design Institute, the renovation of the European Parliament in Brussels, the Maroquinerie de la Sormonne, the China Foundation, the Oasis project in Montpellier, and […]
Excited to share that Coldefy has been named the 11th top architecture firm in France by Architizer! This recognition highlights our dedication to innovative and sustainable design. A big thank you to our team and partners for their hard work and creativity. Find out more here. […]
Work is progressing! A visual journey through the construction site of our flagship project in Shenzhen: the Bao’An Cultural and Artistic Center. A space where art and architecture converge, fostering a strong dialogue between artworks and the public. Its translucent facade, inspired by the natural beauty of marble, will act as a living canvas, reflecting the dynamic interaction between the city, visitors, and art. […]
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Last week, we had the honor of participating in the Vlerick Global Alumni Winter Reunion, and it was an extraordinary experience! Isabel Van Haute had the pleasure of representing our studio at this prestigious gathering by joining the panel discussion on Biospheric Urbanism following Bas Smets’ inspiring address. The event, bringing together nearly 200 participants, […]
We are thrilled to be present at #SIMI2023, thanks to the invitation from #LilleMetropole, where Thomas Coldefy will present the project for the future Administrative City of Lille! Join us at the MEL stand (F15, level 1) tomorrow, Wednesday, December 13, at 11am, to explore this innovative vision for the future of our city. We look forward to meeting you there! […]
We’re delighted to announce the start of work on the Promenades d’Olène project in Reims! On Monday November 13, 2023, the first stone of the program was laid, in the presence of Vautrin Catherine – President of Greater Reims, Arnaud Robinet – Mayor of Reims. We share our enthusiasm with all our partners involved in this beautiful real estate project, which harmoniously combines urbanity, nature and quality of life. […]
Discover Coldefy’s approach to architecture in the latest IDEAT special issue on green architecture. In an interview with Guy-Claude Agboton,Thomas Coldefy and Isabel Van Haute share their pragmatic and humanist vision, emphasizing environmental priorities alongside innovative, comfortable living solutions. This four-page interview offers a deep dive into our commitment to sustainable and bioclimatic architecture. Warm […]
We are thankful to Les Echos for featuring the Fondation de Chine, an architectural project that blends innovation with cultural legacy. Designed to house 300 students, it represents architecture that is sensitive to climatic challenges while celebrating the richness of Chinese culture. The article highlights the modern reinterpretation of the ‘Tulou’ and the building’s adaptation […]
We are proud to have won the AMO 2023 Award alongside Hermès for our Sormonne leather goods project, in the “Most productive place” category. This award recognizes the owner and architect of a project that stands out for its architectural and environmental quality, its responsiveness to the brief, its capacity for innovation and its ability to […]
We are honored to announce that our studio, in collaboration with our esteemed partners CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Rimond, has been selected as the winner of the architecture competition for the construction of the France Pavilion for the Osaka World Expo 2025. The design will be officially unveiled in Autumn 2023. We invite you to […]
Making beautiful with beautiful! On the occasion of the Hermès in the Making exhibition, presented in Lille, at Euratechnologies, from July 8 to 16, 2023, Olivier Fournier, Managing Director of Hermès, Kevin Devis, craftsman at Maroquinerie de la Sormonne, and Thomas Coldefy debated the question of the “sustainable gesture”. A fascinating conversation, which highlighted three dimensions of […]
For our winning project at the Pulse Museum & Memorial in Orlando (us), our studio collaborated with artist Xavier Veilhan. This magnificent piece represents these shared values. […]
Yannick Denis (Valode & Pistre) and Isabel Van Haute, founding partner of Coldefy presented the Cité administrative d’État de Lille to the Préfecture du Nord and the Direction Immobilière de l’État (DIE) […]
We are proud to announce the delivery of Oïkos: a mixed-use, ambitious and sustainable rehabilitation project for a historic manor house in Wasquehal.The restoration and wood-frame extension of this iconic manor house in the Lille metropolitan area will house Aventim’s head office, as well as coworking, restaurant and hotel spaces. The new modern building complements […]
Zoltan Neville, partner of Coldefy was presented about Designing Social Spaces at SHARE Hungary. The presentation was explored how large scale projects are able to foster social connections that are necessary in the future development of our urban areas and present innovation in typological approach, material application and façade systems, as well as collaborative methods. […]
We were very proud to welcome Edouard Philippe this morning, along with Thierry Bièvre (Chairman of the Elithis Group), Steven Loiseau (Secretary_General of th Elithis Group) and the investor Catella for a visit to the site of our emblematic project for the Elithis Tower in Le Havre, the first positive-energy tower in Normandy! […]
Elithis Tower, Le Havre, France The first positive-energy tower in Normandy will be built in Le Havre by Coldefy. Designed to produce more energy than it consumes, this emblematic 15-storey, 48-metre-high tower will house 74 residential units.Solar energy production, combined with a highly advanced insulation design, will fully cover the heating, domestic hot water and […]
Zoltan Neville partner of Coldefy will be presenting at SHARE Hungary 2023 International Architecture & Technology Innovation Forum. The conference will take place on the 6th of June at the Budapest Music Center and is organised by SHAREarchitects, the largest network dedicated to architecture and construction professionals in Central and South Eastern Europe. “We should actively […]
For Hermès, Coldefy revisits the archetype of the workshop and reinvents the work environment. Hermès entrusted us with the design of its second leather goods factory in the Ardennes.The project is set in an undulating landscape of hedgerows and meadows. Our design included creating a village of artisans within a large horizontal house, whose ‘folded’ design […]
The construction work in the new Maillerie neighborhood is advancing on all fronts in which the previously industrial area will be transformed into a new vibrant district. The design concepts of this mixed-use project are to create harmony between the volumes while separating the diverse functions of the building including collective housings, offices, and shops. […]
Construction of Lake11 residential park is progressing forward. The main structure has topped out on Lots 7 & 8, and is significantly completely on Lot 3. The special connection between nature and the sensation of living in the city simultaneously was the leading concept when designing the Lake11 project. […]
Our construction site in Shenzhen is advancing. With the foundations nearing completion, we begin to see the structure of the three legs of the future vertical culture campus rise out of the ground. Client: Government of Bao’an District, Shenzhen, ChinaArchitects: Coldefy, ECADI […]
At the MIPIM 2023 in Cannes, Coldefy won the Architectural Folies competition of Montpellier. The winning Oasis project which was inspired by nature is a blend of delicate architectural forms and environmental consciousness. The project will be realized in the Ovalie district to create an extensive program which initiates sustainable links with the rest of […]
MIPIM 2023, ARCHI SOBRE conferenceThomas Coldefy, founding partner of Coldefy, will perform during the ARCHI SOBRE conference at MIPIM 2023 real estate fair.He will introduce our project for the Concept Building, an innovative approach which divides by 3 the carbon footprint of a tertiary building, initiated by Bouygues Construction.Alongside Albin DARGERY and architects Lucie NINEY, […]
Cannes, Palais des FestivalsFrom March 14 to 17, Thomas Coldefy and Marc Franco will attend MIPIM, the world’s leading real estate market event. Thomas Coldefy, architect, founding partnerMarc Franco, architect, partner & operations directorlook forward to meeting you to discuss our achievements, research and future projects! […]
Being a woman itself is a superpower. We are proud of our women colleagues! […]
The floating metal staircase is an exciting complement to the new wooden structure and the natural look that comes with the use of lots of glass. Client: AventimArchitect: Coldefy Collaborators: Projex , Diagobat, Guillaume Silva Photos: Jonathan Alexandre […]
At the occasion of EnerJ-meeting 2023 in Paris, Thomas Coldefy was invited to share EUROPARC collective’s proposal for the renovation project of the European Parliament. Thank you for the opportunity to participate! […]
Thomas Coldefy, founding partner of Coldefy, will be speaker as well at Energy and Environmental Efficiency Day organized by EnerJ-meeting Paris. The topic of his speech is about the “Renovation of the European Parliament in Brussels (project by the EUROPARC collective*) and carbon sobriety”. The Conference will take place on the 9th from 12:20 to […]
The concrete structure of Lake11 is being constructed floor by floor. Client: AtenorArchitects: Coldefy, Demeter Design Stúdió, 5LM […]
The staircases bridge across the courtyard to create a continuous floating path from the ground to the roof garden, meanwhile the central space becomes a place for exchange between Chinese and French cultures. Architects: Coldefy, Atelier FCJZCollaborators: S2T, Aedis, AVEL ACOUSTIQUE,Cabinet Vanguard , Le Sommer, BASE Photo: Mathieu Gangloff […]